Topic:"Integrated Resource Plan" in M12780

15 4. 2027–2031 PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

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10 6.3 NEW RESIDENTIAL 4 9 13

AI summary Section 6.3 of the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding discusses new residential energy initiatives, likely involving Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, cost recovery mechanisms (DCRR), and regulatory oversight by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Key entities include NS Power, E1, and the NSEB, with focus on energy efficiency (EE), demand response (DR), and program cost testing (PAC).

7 6.6 DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAM

AI summary The Direct Installation Program under Nova Scotia's Demand Side Management (DSM) framework aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions through targeted initiatives. Key stakeholders include NS Power, NSEB, and ERBA, with regulatory considerations involving cost recovery and program effectiveness.

11 7.3 DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM

AI summary This section outlines the Demand Response Program within the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, involving entities such as NS Power and NSEB, with references to various acronyms and programs related to energy management and regulatory frameworks.

8 9. ENABLING STRATEGIES

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9.4 ENABLING STRATEGIES – CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS The investment and activity descriptions for each Enabling Strategy category are detailed in this section.

AI summary This section outlines investment and activity descriptions for Enabling Strategy categories within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, focusing on strategies to support energy management and resource planning.

DSM PLANNING

AI summary The document outlines the context for Demand Side Management (DSM) planning in Nova Scotia, referencing key regulatory bodies, programs, and acronyms relevant to energy efficiency, utility regulation, and DSM cost recovery mechanisms.

3. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

AI summary The document outlines the 'PROJECT DEVELOPMENT' section of a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, listing key acronyms and entities involved in energy regulation, including organizations like NS Power, NSEB, and programs such as DSM and EE. It provides context for technical terms and regulatory frameworks relevant to the proceeding.

1 Figure 1: Project development workflow 2 DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 4 of 14

AI summary Document chunk from a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding featuring 'Project development workflow' figure, dated March 31, 2026. Context includes energy sector acronyms and regulatory entities involved in utility planning and oversight.

4. PILOT OVERVIEW

AI summary The section outlines a pilot program overview within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, listing acronyms related to energy management, utility regulation, and program administration. Key terms include Demand Side Management (DSM), Public Utilities Act (PUA), and Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), reflecting the regulatory and operational context of the proceeding.

3.4 COMPARISON OF 2027-2031 PREFERRED PLAN AND ALTERNATE

AI summary The section compares the preferred plan and alternate for 2027-2031, though no specific details are provided in the text. Key regulatory and energy-related terms are referenced, including demand-side management, energy efficiency, and utility regulations.

ults – 2027–2031 DSM Plan and 2026 Historical Attachment 2: Results by Rate Class 2027-2031 DSM Preferred Plan 4 7 8 10 11 44 This graph shows bill impacts of all DSM resources combined,as percentage differences relative to the no-DSM scen...

AI summary The document presents results from Nova Scotia's 2027–2031 DSM Plan and 2026 historical data, analyzing bill impacts, participation rates, and resource allocation. Figures illustrate percentage differences in customer bills under DSM scenarios versus no-DSM baselines, with distinctions between 'Participants,' 'Non-Participants,' and 'Total Customers.' Metrics include annual and active participation rates across rate classes.

Methodology for determination of changes in NS Power's base cost rates as a result of DSM-induced changes in class usage and total system costs November 27, 2020

AI summary This document outlines the methodology for adjusting NS Power's base cost rates based on DSM-induced changes in class usage and system costs. It involves regulatory analysis under the ERBA and NSUARB frameworks, focusing on cost recovery and rate design considerations.

Attachment A

AI summary Attachment A lists acronyms related to Nova Scotia's energy regulation, including organizations, programs, and legal frameworks involved in utility proceedings. Key terms cover demand-side management, rate design, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Changes in total Revenue Requirement

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Results

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1.1 ALTERNATE SCENARIO – PORTFOLIO SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT 16 Table 2, below, provides portfolio-level savings and investment by year and in aggregate, inclusive of all 17 proposed DSM resources for the 2027–2031 Alternate Scenario. 18 19 2...

AI summary The document presents an alternate scenario analyzing portfolio-level savings and investments from 2027–2031, incorporating all proposed DSM resources. Table 2 summarizes these figures, reflecting the regulatory proceeding's focus on energy efficiency and investment planning under Nova Scotia's utility framework.

6 Schedule A

AI summary Schedule A of a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding document, likely related to energy management, utility regulations, and cost recovery mechanisms. Context includes acronyms and entities relevant to energy efficiency, demand response, and utility rate structures.

45 Schedule B (Page 2 of 2)

AI summary Second page of Schedule B from a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, listing acronyms related to energy regulation, utility management, and demand-side programs. Context includes terms like DSM, PUA, NSEB, and NS Power, reflecting regulatory frameworks and energy initiatives in Nova Scotia.

4 DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

AI summary This section outlines Demand-Side Management (DSM) activities in Nova Scotia, referencing regulatory frameworks, utility programs, and energy efficiency initiatives. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power, the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), and the Public Utilities Act (PUA), with acronyms covering DSM, rate design, and distributed energy resources.

4.2 DSM Resource Plan Research

AI summary Section 4.2 discusses research related to Demand Side Management (DSM) resource planning in Nova Scotia, involving regulatory bodies, programs, and analyses of energy efficiency, demand response, and cost recovery mechanisms.

4.3 DSM Resource Plan Development

AI summary This section discusses the development of a Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan, focusing on strategies to manage energy demand, improve efficiency, and integrate programs like demand response and energy efficiency initiatives.

RP scenario. The proposed energy savings of 435.4 GWh represents 64 percent of the IRP target. This approach is not inconsistent with IRP direction. The IRP identifies optimal levels of DSM over a long-term planning horizon (i.e. 25 years)...

AI summary The proposed energy savings of 435.4 GWh (64% of the IRP target) aligns with IRP direction by maintaining long-term savings trajectory while prioritizing short-term affordability (2027–2031). The response directs to prior filings for specific DSMAG feedback, IRP alignment rationale, and future savings gap expectations.

savings while remaining consistent with the current economic conditions facing Nova Scotia ratepayers. E1 does agree that the IRP identifies a higher level of DSM investment as optimal for ratepayers over the long term; however, in develop...

AI summary E1 acknowledges the IRP's long-term DSM investment benefits but adjusted the 2026 plan to balance affordability pressures. The $63.75M annual investment aims to maximize GWh savings while maintaining manageable bill impacts for ratepayers in Nova Scotia's current economic climate.

part of the "unique economic landscape" are not, in fact, unique only to the present time, and have been relevant factors in the past, and may remain relevant factors in the future? Response IR-08: (a) EfficiencyOne (E1) characterizes the...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) explains that the 2027-2031 DSM Plan is termed 'short-term' due to its five-year cycle, contrasting with NS Power's longer-term IRP. E1 emphasizes affordability as a critical, evolving consideration in DSM planning, balancing immediate and long-term impacts on ratepayers.

se are filed with the NSEB at the end of March the following year, E1 is agreeable to ensuring that the demand response evaluation results are available before the next demand response season begins. Request IR-10: (a) Please explain if, a...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) explains that the 2026 DSM Potential Study will use updated market insights and modeling from the 2027–2031 DSM Plan process, differing from the 2019 methodology due to the IRP's condensed timeline. The study will focus on long-term EE/DR projections from 2027–2051, with baselines derived from recent data rather than 2019 surveys.

Nevada Power's Energy Efficiency Potential Sierra Club, Nevada (November 2011 – June 2012) - Research on Nevada Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and development of alternative energy efficiency potential projections.

AI summary This document discusses research conducted by the Sierra Club in Nevada from November 2011 to June 2012 on Nevada Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the development of alternative energy efficiency potential projections.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Electrification - Innovative Retail Electricity Pricing - Grid Modernization - Distributed Energy Resources - Decarbonisation Pathways and Resource Planning - Utility Regulatory and Business Models - Demand Forecasting...

AI summary The document outlines key areas of expertise relevant to Nova Scotia's energy sector, including electrification, grid modernization, and regulatory models. It highlights topics such as innovative pricing, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization strategies.

- Conducted a study involving "solar to solar" comparison of equal amounts of residential- and utility-scale PV solar deployed in Xcel Energy Colorado's Service Area. Calculated costs and benefits of each of these two different but equally...

AI summary The text discusses studies and models related to solar energy deployment, energy efficiency strategies, and utility planning. It highlights the benefits of utility-scale solar over residential-scale, the integration of energy efficiency in resource planning, and the development of models to assess procurement strategies and DSM scenarios.